Ty Herndon Set to Host
Performances by: Brian Collins, Carissa Leigh, Sarah Ross, Nick Sturms and Amy Wilcox
(Nashville, Tenn. – July 2, 2015) – Online social network and country lifestyle portal, Digital Rodeo, has announced the artist line-up and guest host for the upcoming DRX Artist Showcase, to be held July 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Nashville’s 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grill.
Dove award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist Ty Herndon will host the July showcase, which will feature performances by Brian Collins, Carissa Leigh, Sarah Ross, Nick Sturms and Amy Wilcox. The DRX monthly showcase highlights some of the platform’s most promising Country acts and will help to promote some of the website’s featured independent artists. The live performance will be streamed and can be viewed at http://www.wherever.tv/tv-channels/Digital-Rodeo-TV.jsf
DRX showcases offer valuable opportunities for attendees to enjoy musical performances from up-and-coming acts while engaging and networking with others in the field.
Music industry representatives that RSVP in advance to showcase@digitalrodeo.com will be offered a limited number of complimentary drinks during the event.
Ty Herdon: Ty Herndon’s career has produced more than four million in album sales, a Grammy nomination, Dove Award and multiple No. 1 singles on the country charts, including “What Mattered Most,” “Living in a Moment” and “It Must Be Love.” Among his nine studio albums and 17 charted singles are the Top 10 hits, “I Want My Goodbye Back,” “Loved Too Much,” “A Man Holding On (To a Woman Letting Go)” and “Hands of a Working Man.” Ty is currently writing and recording new music for his forthcoming album. Most recently, Ty previewed new music on SiriusXM’s Prime Country as well as at the Concert For Love and Acceptance, which took place in Nashville, Tenn this June. For more information, visit www.TyHerndon.com.
Brian Collins: Hailing from the music hotbed of West Georgia, Brian radiates a true southern soul. Humbled by his modest upbringing as the son of two truck-driving parents, Brian exudes passion and love in every corner of his career. The highly anticipated release of his album Healing Highway is set for October with the lead-off single “Never Really Left” hitting radio airwaves in August.
Carissa Leigh had an interesting journey from music lover to Music City. While working as a professional photographer and getting her Master’s degree, Carissa knew she would never forgive herself if she did not pursue her true passion of creating music. So, she packed up and moved to Nashville to find a sound of her own. Carissa’s optimistic and playful personality reveal themselves in both her music and performance, which has always been her goal. “My hopes, dreams, and fears are like so many other women. I want my music to connect with them and be relatable as well as enjoyable to listen to,” she says.
Sarah Ross: At 19, Sarah is being called upon to forge the trail for women in the fast-growing Country/rap/hip hop genre of music. The New Jersey native is no stranger to forging Country music lyrics with a hip-hop beat. Signed to Average Joes Entertainment after the label head, Shannon Houchins, saw her on “American Idol” and looked up her videos on the internet, Sarah has been in Nashville one short year yet has already found recording success.
Nick Sturms: With a debut single now playing on Country radio and an album release tour in the works for this spring, 2015 is off to a good start for Nick. The singer-songwriter from Austin, TX has had a successful career in songwriting since the young age of 16 when he landed a publishing deal and, shortly after, was touring the country, playing lead guitar for several different national acts.
Amy Wilcox: Amy was a featured cast member on A&E’s “Crazy Hearts: Nashville”— a reality show that documented the lives of up-and-coming Nashville artists. Amy Wilcox’s new single, “Summer In Slow Motion,” is an upbeat summer party anthem that is now available on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. She is set to release a new EP later this year.
About DigitalRodeo.com: DigitalRodeo.com is the premiere Country news, music and lifestyle site for Country music fans everywhere. DRX membership offers fans and artists alike added perks and benefits above and beyond a basic Digital Rodeo membership. Basic DR Memberships are always free and provide the opportunity for Country fans and artists to connect with each other, upload and download audio and video, watch exclusive content and stay updated on what’s happening in the world of Country music. For more information, visit www.DigitalRodeo.com.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for future Monthly Showcase Series events. For information on becoming a DRX Monthly Showcase Series sponsor, please contact John Pyne at john.pyne@digitalrodeo.com or Bev Moser at bev.moser@digitalrodeo.com
